[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


IN RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF PIUS X ON THE OCCASION OF THE 
                      SCHOOL'S 11TH ANNUAL AWARDS

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Augustine Pullo, 
Alfred DeRenzis, and Father Edward Quinnan for their contributions to 
their profession, community, and faith after graduation from Pius X in 
Bangor, Pennsylvania. They have been recognized by their beloved 
school.
  Augustine Pullo, Class of 1973, had a passion for music that started 
early. He continued his musical endeavors and earned a degree at East 
Stroudsburg University. For 17 years, he worked as a top manager at a 
McDonald's. Later, he established three successful businesses in the 
Northampton County's Slate Belt. A posthumous award recognized his 
dedication to his community and to his school.
  Alfred DeRenzis, Class of 1963, was once Student Council President 
and was active in clubs and sports. He left Pius to earn a dental 
degree, become faculty at the University of Maryland School for Dental 
Medicine, and later a stockbroker. Today, he participates in model 
airplane competitions. He kept a second residence in his hometown of 
Roseto and maintains ties to Slate Belt community.
  Father Edward Quinnan, Class of 1974, was a member of the honor 
society while in school and was active in many clubs. After Pius, he 
studied biology and chemistry before graduating from the Jesuit School 
of Theology in Berkeley, CA, and becoming an Assistant Professor in 
Counseling at Loyola University in Chicago. He currently provides 
retreat programs and finds it ``life-giving.''
  I add my congratulations to the honors bestowed from Pius X Junior/
Senior High School. I applaud the dedication to profession, community, 
and country.

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